Ambassadors Theatre
Overview
The Ambassadors Theatre opened on 5th June 1913. The theatre presented Deburau in 1921 which saw Ivor Novello making his first stage appearance, Eugene O'Neill's The Emperor Jones starring Paul Robeson, The Mask of Virtue in 1935 which saw the West End stage debut of a 22 year old Vivien Leigh and Spring Meeting in 1938 with Margaret Rutherford. Britain's longest running production The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie opened at The Ambassadors on 25th November 1952 and played here until its 21st Birthday in 1974 when it transferred next door to the larger St Martin's Theatre.
Access Card notes
Members of the ATG Access Membership scheme can book accessible seats and services online, by phone or in person at any of our box offices. To register simply complete our online registration form or contact our dedicated access assistance line on 0333 009 5399. You will be asked to provide your first and surname as well as your Access Card number. Once registered your account can be activated to enable online booking.
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A free registration is available at this venue as an alternative to an Access Card. Please use the link below to begin your application. Please note, if you already have an Access Card, you don't need to apply again. Simply provide your name and Access Card ID number to the venue. Click here to start your registration
Access guidance
- Many of our venues have limited space, and seating or access to the auditorium may not always be available straight away. If you have difficulty standing or queuing, please let a member of the team know when you arrive and they’ll do their best to support you.
- There is stair free access to the Stalls via the lift. The Ambassadors Theatre has 2 wheelchair positions located on Rows E and G of the Stalls. These are accessed via a platform lift from the foyer. Wheelchair users wishing to use the platform lifts are kindly asked to check that their chair does not exceed the following maximum weight and dimensions: 85cm wide by 120cm length and 400kg. If your wheelchair exceeds the dimensions and/or weight above, please Contact Us to discuss alternative options. Should you wish to arrive in a wheelchair and transfer into a theatre seat this is accessible via the lift, so please check the dimensions above. We can store your wheelchair in a nearby location to be brought to you when required.
- Assistance dogs are welcome in our venues. Our staff can look after your dog during the performance, or we can arrange suitable seats with space for your dog to remain with you. For the welfare of the animal, other customers and to maintain safe venue evacuation routes, dogs are only allowed within our designated seating areas.
- We offer free Personal Assistant or Essential Companion tickets, subject to proof of eligibility. This facility is available to customers who require additional support or assistance as a result of a disability or long-term health condition, as defined by the Equality Act (2010). By accepting this ticket your companion, who must be aged over 16, accepts responsibility for providing the additional support you require to access our venues and services, including in an emergency situation or evacuation and must be capable and available to provide this support throughout your visit.
- All ATG venues now have a Wi-Fi based assisted listening system called Mobile Connect. The Mobile Connect amplifies the performance via your personal mobile phone or tablet. Anyone using this system will be able to hear a live feed of the performance on stage (with Audio Description if attending an Audio Described performance) through their headset or, if they wear digital hearing aids through these, from wherever they are sat throughout the auditorium when they are connected to the app.